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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.19 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.19 and 160.11 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.19 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.19 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.19 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 104,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,262.03/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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